Save new photos you're tagged in on Facebook to Dropbox
How this automation works
Creates a file with the name {{RecordedAt}} in the directory Homeboy/{{LocationName}}
If
Trigger ingredients
CameraName
LocationName
VideoURL
ThumbnailURL
RecordedAt
Then
Action fields
url
filename
path
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29 triggers, queries, and actions
Any new shared file link
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time a shared link for a file is created. Note: doesn't include folders.
Camera armed
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time the Homeboy camera you specify is armed.
Camera disarmed
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a Homeboy camera you specify is disarmed.
Location armed
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time the Homeboy location you specify is armed.
Location disarmed
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time the Homeboy location you specify is disarmed.
Lost connection
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time any camera loses connection at the Homeboy location you specify.
Low battery
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time any camera has a low battery at the Homeboy location you specify.
Motion detected at location
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time any camera detects motion at the Homeboy location you specify.
New file in your folder
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
New photo in your folder
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
New text file in your folder
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
Video ready
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a new video is available from a camera at the Homeboy location you specify. NOTE: includes video captured when the camera detects motion and when you request the camera to "Capture Now."
File metadata
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns the metadata of a file.
Find file by name
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of files searched by name you specify.
History of files in your folder
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
History of photos in your folder
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
History of text files in your folder
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
List shared file links
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns all shared file links. Note: doesn't include folders.
Add file from URL
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Dropbox at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
Append to a text file
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
Arm camera
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will arm the Homeboy camera you specify. NOTE: if the Homeboy camera is already armed it will remain armed.
Arm location
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will arm the Homeboy location you specify. NOTE: if the Homeboy location is already armed it will remain armed.
Create a text file
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
Disarm camera
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will disarm the Homeboy camera you specify. NOTE: if the Homeboy camera is already disarmed it will remain disarmed.
Disarm location
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will disarm the Homeboy location you specify. NOTE: if the Homeboy location is already disarmed it will remain disarmed.
Move file or folder
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will move a file or a folder to new location.
Notify crew
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will create a new entry on the Homeboy location timeline you specify and notify the Homeboy crew.
Record Video
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will tell the Homeboy camera you specify to record a video ASAP.
Revoke shared link
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will revoke the direct link to the file. Note: the file may still be accessible if there are shared links leading to any of the file parent folders.
Add file from URL
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Dropbox at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
Any new shared file link
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time a shared link for a file is created. Note: doesn't include folders.
Append to a text file
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
Arm camera
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will arm the Homeboy camera you specify. NOTE: if the Homeboy camera is already armed it will remain armed.
Arm location
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will arm the Homeboy location you specify. NOTE: if the Homeboy location is already armed it will remain armed.
Camera armed
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time the Homeboy camera you specify is armed.
Camera disarmed
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a Homeboy camera you specify is disarmed.
Create a text file
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
Disarm camera
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will disarm the Homeboy camera you specify. NOTE: if the Homeboy camera is already disarmed it will remain disarmed.
Disarm location
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will disarm the Homeboy location you specify. NOTE: if the Homeboy location is already disarmed it will remain disarmed.
File metadata
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns the metadata of a file.
Find file by name
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of files searched by name you specify.
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About Homeboy
Homeboy is the world’s most accessible home security system. The Homeboy system features the world's first wire-free, long-life, Wi-Fi security camera paired with intuitive mobile apps and an open platform that communicates with other smart home services and devices.
Homeboy is the world’s most accessible home security system. The Homeboy system features the world's first wire-free, long-life, Wi-Fi security camera paired with intuitive mobile apps and an open platform that communicates with other smart home services and devices.
About Dropbox
Dropbox lets people bring their documents, photos and videos everywhere and share them easily. Use Applets to sync your Dropbox uploads with other services, quickly add new files, and keep track of all your important photos, documents, and data — automatically.
Dropbox lets people bring their documents, photos and videos everywhere and share them easily. Use Applets to sync your Dropbox uploads with other services, quickly add new files, and keep track of all your important photos, documents, and data — automatically.